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Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Supports wildfire preparedness and mitigation for First Nations communities
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The FireSmart Community Grants Program provides funding to First Nations communities for wildfire risk reduction, emergency preparedness, and resilience activities, including wildfire risk assessments, crew training, fuel management, and community engagement. The program supports non-structural mitigation initiatives, such as vegetation clearing, fire mapping, and the purchase of low-value emergency equipment, with applications accepted until March 31, 2026 or until funds are exhausted; the maximum funding amount is not specified.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- $ 300,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Wildfire pre-suppression planning and risk assessments.
- Implementation of fuel reduction and vegetation management measures.
- Training and equipping teams for wildland fire suppression duties.
- Organization of FireSmart training, workshops, or community engagement initiatives.
- Development and application of fire mapping and fire breaks.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations communities
- Tribal councils
- Indigenous organizations
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of low-value equipment for emergency preparedness and mitigation, including firefighter protective gear, vegetation management equipment, and fire suppression tools.
Eligible geographic areas
- First Nations communities located on reserves across Canada, including lands set aside in Yukon.
- Lands formerly defined as reserves or lands set aside that are now part of modern treaty settlement lands.
- For British Columbia: Projects are administered specifically through the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS).
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by UBCM, working with BC Wildfire Service, FNESS, and FESBC, as part of the program administration.
- The program assesses applications against the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports objectives.
- Applicants are informed of the outcome after the review process.
- If approved, the program proceeds under the applicable program and funding terms managed by UBCM and its partners.
- For First Nations communities, support is available from FNESS to help navigate the process.
Additional information
- Proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis until available funding is depleted or until March 31, 2026.
- In British Columbia, FireSmart funding is administered by the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS), which requires communities to contact FNESS directly for application procedures.
- Other federal funding programs, such as the First Nations Adapt Program and the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program, may cover related activities and infrastructure needs.
- The Emergency Management Assistance Program allows for the purchase of low-value equipment necessary for emergency preparedness and mitigation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP)?
The FireSmart Community Grants Program provides funding to First Nations communities for wildfire risk reduction, emergency preparedness, and resilience activities, including wildfire risk assessments, crew training, fuel management, and community engagement. The program supports non-structural mitigation initiatives, such as vegetation clearing, fire mapping, and the purchase of low-value emergency equipment, with applications accepted until March 31, 2026 or until funds are exhausted; the maximum funding amount is not specified.
How much funding can be received?
Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP) Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP) program?
To be eligible for the Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP) program, you must:
No eligibility indicated for for-profit businesses.
What expenses are eligible under Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP)?
Wildfire pre-suppression planning and risk assessments.
Implementation of fuel reduction and vegetation management measures.
Training and equipping teams for wildland fire suppression duties.
Organization of FireSmart training, workshops, or community engagement initiatives.
Development and application of fire mapping and fire breaks.
Who can I contact for more information about the Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP)?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at cri-swpi@ubcm.ca or by phone at 2503562947.
Where is the Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP) available?
The Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP) program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP) is a Grant and Funding